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The UK is a hotbed of ceaseless creativity, and barely a week goes by without an exciting new artist filling our ears with anything from delicate pop to booming bass, and often a wildly eclectic mix of everything in between. Recently, female fronted outfits like The xx and London Grammar have been killing it, while most of the singers on this P&P list from 2012 have seen ever more success. Basically, it’s a great time for music in Britain, and there are lots of ladies leading the way.

So, fill your weekend listening with the very best in up-and-coming British-based female artists with this 10 track playlist from across the genres. Enjoy!